Hawaiian Meatballs

Hawaiian-style meatballs in a tangy, sweet and sour pineapple sauce make a delicious main dish when served over white or brown rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ⅓ cup water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

Step 2

Saute meatballs in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings.

Step 3

While the meatballs are cooking, pour juice from the canned pineapple into a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Step 4

Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Add vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.